Urology Awareness
Download a PDF version here. What is urology? Urology is the part of health care that specifically deals with disorders affecting the urinarysystem and male reproductive organs. This includes: Bladder Kidneys Male reproductive organs – testicles, scrotum, penis, prostate 1 in 2 of us will get a urology condition at some point in our lifetime […]
Communicating Change
Download a PDF version here. Introduction Communication is key. It becomes especially important at times of change. When we go through periods of change it is vital we feel kept up to date with new information. Explaining clearly what is happening can help someone to feel less anxious. There are four main types of communication […]
Deaf & Hearing Loss Awareness
Download a PDF version here. Protecting your hearing It is important to protect our hearing as much as we can and a few ways in which we can do this are: Avoid prolonged exposure to loud noise Consider your exposure in day to day life including while using transport or undertaking social or leisure activities. […]
Men’s Health
Download a PDF version here. Introduction Mental health is a complex subject which can affect anyone and is a completely different experience for each individual. This guide focuses on mental health in men, strategies to cope and support networks which can be accessed for those requiring support. Statistics around mental health: In 2021 74% of […]
Stroke Awareness
Download a PDF version here. Introduction A stroke is when a part of the brain is damaged because of a problem with blood flow. Strokes are common and according to stroke.org.uk in the UK alone, a stroke happens every 5 minutes. They can occur in both adults and children. When someone has a stroke, they […]
Charity Support Network continues to grow
Shaping Portsmouth’s Charity Support Network is continuing to grow as we help support Charities within the City. Last week, our own Sam McGrath delivered tabards and aprons to the Buckland Soup Kitchen as a uniform for their volunteers. Shaping Portsmouth were placing an order for T shirts with Sea Dog Print Studio as the call came in, so we expanded our […]
High-speed kite foil racers set to inspire this September
Portsmouth is to showcase super-fast kite foil racing in the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics when the RYA hosts the 2023 Formula Kite European Championships this September, and local businesses are being urged to get on board. The world’s best racers from the Olympic circuit will battle it out on the waters off Eastney […]
Charity Support Network links Portsmouth Distillery and Naval Children’s Charity for a fundraising opportunity
Shaping Portsmouth’s Charity Support Network, led by Chris Hillman has partnered with Portsmouth Distillery and The Naval Children’s Charity to raise money through a new event concept which can not be missed! Proudly presenting the Southern Bartenders Competition 2023, join us for an evening of drinks, cocktails, music & mixology – a unique experience in […]
New phoneline will improve mental health support in Portsmouth
Residents across Portsmouth are able to access a free phoneline to get the most appropriate mental health support they need before they reach a crisis point. The creation of the phoneline comes directly from feedback gathered during events run by Health and Care Portsmouth – a partnership of six healthcare organisations in the city – […]
Make a commitment to reduce plastic pollution
Alongside reducing carbon emissions, our Business Climate Action Group is also promoting best practices for businesses to improve their overall sustainability. Here are some actions to reduce your avoidable plastic resources and waste, which will create cost savings and protect our environment. Sophie Goodall-Smith from the Environment Agency’s plastics and sustainability team offers these top five tips […]